F4U Corsair For Sale

The F-4U Corsair made by Chance Vought was the first United States production fighter aircraft to exceed 400 mph in level flight. The aircraft was engineered by Rex Beisel and Igor Sikorsky. At 13’ 2” diameter, it sported the largest propeller ever fitted to a single engine aircraft.

Originally only the U.S.M.C. flew the F4U Corsair because the U.S. Navy considered the aircraft unsuitable for carrier operations. This was due to the F4U’s rearward cockpit placement, limiting visibility over the nose of the aircraft, high engine torque, and a tendency to spring on landing. Glowing reports from U.S.M.C. pilots about the performance of the F4U against enemy aircraft, particularly the Japanese Zero, made the U.S. Navy reconsider their original decision.

The WW II record of the F-4U Corsair was 2,140 enemy aircraft downed in air-to-air combat vs. a loss of 189 F4U aircraft. The aircraft flew for the U.S. Navy, U.S. Marine Corps, the Royal New Zealand Air Force and the Royal Navy.

Perhaps the best known F4U Corsair pilot was USMC Maj. “Pappy” Boyington who scored a total of 28 victories over enemy aircraft. He was the highest scoring USMC ace of WW II.

Before WW II ended, F-4U Corsair aircraft flew a total of over 64,000 missions.

The F4U Corsair also served in Korea in a ground attack role, flying 80% of all U.S.N. and U.S.M.C. missions in the first year of the war.

The French used the aircraft in Indochina against the Viet Minh between 1952 and 1954.

It is said that a F4U Corsair could endure more damage than most any other fighter aircraft of its day, climb, roll and maneuver with the best fighters of the day, and carry a heavier bomb load than some medium twin engine bombers. Pilots said it could out turn and out dive just about any enemy aircraft.

Over 12,500 F-4U Corsair aircraft of all types were built before production ended in 1952.

Nitro Planes F4U Corsair for sale.

NitroPlanes has a large selection of the F4U Corsair for sale in a number of sizes, electric or engine powered, and different color schemes. Those pictured on this page are only a small sampling.

NitroPlanes has a F4U Corsair for sale in the picture right above. It has a 58" wingspan and 43" length, for .40 to .50 two stroke or .52 to .63 four stroke engines, and weighs about 6 lbs.

There is a NitroPlanes F4U Corsair for sale in the first picture below. It has a 38" wingspan, 31" length, and includes a brushless motor. All up weight is around 20 oz.

In the second picture below is of the F4U Corsair for sale from ParkZone. The RTF model has a 44" wingspan, and a length of 35". Included is a 480 size brushless motor, controller, radio, flight battery, and charger. Ready to fly weight is around 2 lbs.

Chuck Reynolds wrote to tell us about his F4U Corsair for sale from ParkZone:

"I really like the completeness of the F4U Corsair for sale by ParkZone. It truly comes ready-to-fly right from the box. It went from the box to the flying field with very little work.

I was anxious to get my F4U Corsair for sale by ParkZone to the flying field quickly, so the first thing I did was to start charging the flight batteries with the included charger. I ordered a second flight battery because I didn't want my flying to be interrupted at the flying field while waiting to recharge the battery. Charging both batteries took less than three hours.

While charging the batteries I quickly put the F4U Corsair for sale by ParkZone together. The servos are already installed and they just need plugging into their receptacles in the fuselage. A single screw holds the wing in place.

The F4U Corsair for sale from ParkZone comes with landing gear that just snap in. However, I like the realistic looks of flying without them and it is no problem because our flying field has lots of grass for soft landings. Next, it has a horizontal stab that needs to be taped into its slot. Then the push rod needs to be connected and properly aligned. That's about all that's needed to have the F4U Corsair for sale by ParkZone ready to fly.

Flying the F4U Corsair for sale by ParkZone is a blast! It is pretty quick with the stock motor and battery combination, climbs well from a hand launch and can do all the maneuvers I'm capable of performing. It slows nicely for landings and doesn't have any bad manners. And, those bent wings just look terrific in the air! "

Thank you for telling us about your F4U Corsair for sale by ParkZone, Chuck.

In the third picture below is of the F4U Corsair for sale from GWS. It has a 35 1/2" wingspan, 28 1/2" length, and comes with a geared EPS 350C motor.

The last picture below is the F4U Corsair for sale from Top Flite. Wingspan is 65" and length 48". Construction is balsa and plywood. You will need a .61 to 1.0 two cycle or .82 to 1.0 four cycle engine to power the 8 lb. airplane.

If you know of a F4U Corsair for sale we haven't included on this page, please email us with details.

The F4U Corsair for sale by Nitro Planes.

F4U Corsair for sale from ParkZone.

F4U Corsair for sale from GWS.

The F4U Corsair for sale from Hangar 9.

F4U Corsair for sale from Top Flite.

Easy RC has a F4U Corsair for sale with a wingspan of 34" and length of 29 1/2" powered by a Speed 370 motor.

NitroPlanes has a F4U Corsair for sale with a 75 1/2" wingspan that can be powered by .91 to 1.08 two stroke or 1.20 four stroke engines. The wing is sheeted foam and the fuselage is fiberglass. Weight is around 11 lbs.

Like to build your radio control airplanes from plans? Nick Ziroli Plans has 93" wingspan F4U Corsair plans for sale. It uses 3.7 c.i.d. or larger engines.

Top Flight has a kit of a 86" wingspan F4U Corsair for sale that uses 2.1 - 2.8 glow or 2.5 - 4.25 gas power.

If you want a smaller rc airplane, try the 62" wingspan F4U Corsair for sale from Top Flite that uses .61 - .91 engines. Its picture is on the bottom of this page.

Jack Devine Models has the F4U Corsair for sale. One has a 72" wingspan that uses from .90 - .1.50 engines. They also have a giant scale 85" wingspan F4U Corsair for sale that uses ST 3250 or G45 power.

Toysonics has a F4U Corsair for sale. The ARF is made from balsawood and ply with a 34" wingspan and 28" length. Included is a Speed 400 size motor and controller. Weight is about 16 oz.

Thunder Tiger has a F4U Corsair for sale. Its wingspan is 34" and length is 29". It needs a Speed 400 size motor. Weight is around 19 1/2 oz.

At Giant Scale Planes you will find a 58" wingspan F4U Corsair for sale that uses power from .40 - .50 engines.

Hobby-Lobby has a 44" wingspan F4U Corsair for sale.

Guan Li, China, has a F4U Corsair for sale with a 35 1/2" wingspan that is 29 1/2" long. It comes with a Speed 370 type motor and weighs about 17 oz.

Yongkang Fly Model Factory, China has a F4U Corsair for sale. The scale model rc airplane has a wingspan of 55" and is 46" long with a weight of around 6 3/4 lbs. Engines can be .52 two stroke or .75 four stroke.

Senye International Trading Co., Ltd., China, has a F4U Corsair for sale made from balsawood and plywood. It has a 55" wingspan.

Shenzhen Model-Fans Electronic Co., Ltd., China, has a F4U Corsair for sale. Its wingspan is 39". It is 33" long, weighs about 25 oz. and has a Speed 400 type motor.

Shenzhen Fms Hobby Co., Ltd., Hong Kong, has a F4U Corsair for sale with a 29 1/2" wingspan that is 34" long and weighs around 1 lb. It also comes in kit form and as a ARF.

Shantou Lanyu Model Industrial Co., Ltd., China has a F4U Corsair for sale. Its wingspan is 37" and its length is 39 1/2". It comes with a geared Speed 370 type motor and weighs around 15 oz.

Along-RC Co., Ltd., China, has a F4U Corsair for sale with a 34" wingspan and a 39 1/2" length. Its motor is a geared 370 size.

Shenzhen Pasontech Hobby Co., Ltd., China, has a F-4U Corsair for sale. The ARF is 85" long with a wingspan of 94 1/2" and weighs about 31 lbs. You will need from 60 to 100 cc engine power.

Toys Good Industrial Co., Ltd., China, has a F4U Corsair for sale that features a fiberglass fuselage. Its wingspan is 56 1/2", and it is 47" long. Weight is about 6 lbs. Engines can be a .46 two stroke or .52 four stroke.

Cheerwing Technology Industry Ltd., Hong Kong, has a F4U Corsair for sale with a 37" wingspan.

GHD Crafts & Toys Factory, China, has a 37" wingspan F4U Corsair for sale.

Shenzhen SDS Electric Co., Ltd., China has a F4U Corsair for sale with a 56 1/2" wingspan that is 47" long. It needs a .46 two stroke or .52 four stroke engine to propel its approximately 6 lb. weight.

Royal Megatoys Indo, Indonesia, has a F4U Corsair for sale. It is made from balsa and ply and includes retractable landing gear. You need to supply and unspecified motor.

Cyclone Technology Industrial Ltd., China, has a F4U Corsair for sale. It is a ARF that has a wingspan of 56".

Chigift Electronic Co., Ltd., China, has a F4U Corsair for sale that weighs about 15 oz. and includes a geared 370 motor. No wingspan or length are given.

At You Tube rwright142 posted a video of a F4U Corsair for sale, and wcolby posted a video of the landing of a rc F4U Corsair.

At RC Universe viperjody had a F4U Corsair for sale and Cybertom had questions about a F4U Corsair for sale from a kit that he purchased.

At RC Groups ty horn started a thread about a F4U Corsair for sale and colbourne posted about his recently assembled rc F4U Corsair.

David Piers has a F4U Corsair for sale with a 92" wingspan that uses a Q75 engine for power.

Mike Williams has a F4U Corsair for sale with a 95" wingspan that weighs about 40 lbs. It uses a Sachs 5.2 engine.

Andrew Webber has a F4U Corsair for sale with a 85" wingspan that weighs about 30 lbs. he uses a G62 engine to pull it around the sky.

Mike Garrison has a 87" wingspan F4U Corsair for sale. It uses a 52 cc engine and weighs about 32 lbs.

Dan Thomas has a 90" wingspan F4U Corsair for sale that is powered by a 4.2 Sachs engine.

Mary Beckenmann has a 74" wingspan F4U Corsair for sale powered by a Saito 1.50. It weighs about 16 lbs ready to fly.

Sandy Michaelson has F4U Corsair for sale with a 76" wingspan and a weight of about 14 lbs. It uses O.S. 1.08 power.

Anthony Drew has a F4U Corsair for sale with a 90" wingspan and G-62 engine. Weight is about 37 lbs.

Sal Lemon has a 98" wingspan F4U Corsair for sale. A GT 80 powers it.

Tony Randolph built a F4U Corsair for sale from a Royal kit. It has a wingspan of 105" and uses a Sachs 5.8 to pull its 44 lb. weight through the air.

Gregory Ronalds built his F4U Corsair for sale from a kit. It has a 100" wingspan and uses a BME 116 Xtreme engine turning a 28 x 12 prop for power.

Harold Johnson has a F4U Corsair for sale. Its wingspan is 86" and weight about 35 lbs. Harold uses a D&B 61 cc engine up front.

Steven Jeffreys has a F4U Corsair for sale. It has a 150" wingspan and uses 31 cc engine power. Weight is about 95 lbs.

Randy Lemondowski has a F4U Corsair for sale from Ziroli. Wingspan is 92" and weight about 34 lbs. Power comes from a Sachs 4.2 engine.